African Nasute Mound Termite vs Malaysian Tree Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | African Nasute Mound Termite | Malaysian Tree Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nasutitermes latifrons | Hospitalitermes hospitalis |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Termitidae | Termitidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | West Africa, Central Africa | Malaysia, Indonesia, Borneo |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
African Nasute Mound Termite
A mound-building nasute termite found in West and Central African forests. Colonies construct carton mounds at ground level or on tree bases. Soldiers have a broad head with a short, wide nasute projection for spraying defensive terpenes.
Did You Know?
The defensive secretion of nasute soldiers contains terpene compounds that are not only sticky but also toxic to small arthropod predators.
Malaysian Tree Termite
A remarkable open-air foraging nasutitermine termite from Southeast Asian rainforests. Workers forage in exposed columns along tree trunks and branches to collect lichen and algae. Nasute soldiers line the edges of foraging columns to provide defense.
Did You Know?
Foraging columns can stretch over 100 meters through the forest canopy, with soldiers stationed at regular intervals along the exposed trail like sentries.